Increased enforcement’s goal is to enhance safety this winter; public encouraged to participate in sticker program To improve road safety in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is working with the communities at the mouth of the canyons to increase traction law enforcement this winter season. This effort is made possible […]
UDOT installs touchless crosswalk buttons at nearly 250 intersections
Streets becoming safer, more accessible for all pedestrians The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is making the pedestrian experience safer and more accessible by installing radar-enabled crosswalk buttons. UDOT is among the first in the nation to implement widespread use of accessible pedestrian signal (APS) technology at crosswalks. APS technology utilizes two kinds of action—movement […]
UDOT Releases Final EIS and Record of Decision for I-15 corridor from Farmington to Salt Lake City
Five general purpose lanes and one Express Lane, plus separate walking and biking paths identified in selected alternative Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement and the accompanying Record of Decision for the I-15 corridor between Farmington and Salt Lake City. After thorough analysis and public engagement, UDOT believes […]
UDOT to close northbound I-15 near Roy and Riverdale for one night
Concrete nightwork to occur on Friday, October 11 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) urges drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of northbound I-15 near the Roy and Riverdale exit this Friday, October 11, for nighttime bridge work for a new freeway interchange. When complete, the new I-15 interchange at 5600 South in […]
UDOT to close east and westbound travel at 13400 South and Bangerter Highway in Riverton
Closure estimated to last until fall 2025 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will close east and westbound travel at 13400 South and Bangerter Highway in Riverton the night of Friday, October 11, while crews continue work on a new freeway-style interchange. The closure, which begins as early as 9 p.m. on Friday, is expected […]
UDOT constructing new wildlife fencing in Summit County
New fencing project will safely direct wildlife through freeway underpass The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is currently installing nearly three miles of wildlife fencing near Echo Junction in Summit County. The new fencing will line the outside perimeter of Echo Junction (I-84 and I-80), north of the Echo Reservoir. Officials said the fencing is […]
UDOT to close ramp from westbound US-40 to westbound I-80 for up to three weeks
Several projects will close lanes that drivers need to be aware of The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) recommends drivers plan ahead for a long-term freeway ramp closure in Park City. Crews will close the westbound US-40 to westbound I-80 ramp for up to 21 days beginning this Sunday, September 15, at 6 a.m. for […]
UDOT, DPS release preliminary traffic fatalities numbers ahead of Labor Day weekend
Fatalities trending high, as July was the worst month to date for single-vehicle fatalities The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released preliminary traffic fatality numbers for the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically increase. Despite some positive trends, there […]
UDOT recycling old Bangerter Highway concrete to pave new highway interchanges
Crews are recycling old pavement onsite to create road base for new project The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is recycling old concrete on site on Bangerter Highway to help build the highway’s new interchanges. Crews on the Bangerter 4700 South project just finished recycling approximately 15,000 cubic yards of concrete – enough to fill […]
UDOT among first in nation to implement LiDAR safety software
Engineers use 3D view of intersections to identify potential safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is one of the first states in the U.S. to use LiDAR technology to improve safety at intersections. While prior detection devices only granted engineers a view of the stop line, LiDAR uses eye-safe […]